heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A position with the Government of Canada seeking an Agricultural Equipment Technician. The role includes repairing and maintaining equipment, instructing apprentices, and ensuring high-quality performance standards. Candidates should possess the Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate and experience in diesel engine repairs. This physically demanding role requires attention to detail and effective communication skills, offering various health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Experience in diesel engine and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to work physically demanding jobs.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices on equipment maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair various mechanical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance on heavy trucks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Responsibilities Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Perform other routine maintenance
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Air conditioning system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)